Comparison

Archimedes Editor vs Overwrite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Archimedes Editor

This app is a powerful Markdown editor that simplifies mathematical writing with integrated LaTeX support. It offers features like inline LaTeX, autocompletion, live previews, and a math library to help users create beautifully typeset documents.

Highlights
  • Markdown editing with syntax highlighter
  • Inline LaTeX support with autocompletion
  • Magic Type for drawing mathematical symbols
  • Live preview with custom themes and Dark Mode
  • Math library for LaTeX commands
  • iCloud document sync with Mac counterpart
  • Export to PDF and HTML
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Archimedes is a Markdown editor designed to make mathematical writing easy with inline LaTeX support. MARKDOWN EDITING At its core, Archimedes is a fully-featured plain text and Markdown editor. It includes a fast syntax highlighter and provides convenient keyboard shortcuts for common actions, such as inserting images and links. With complete support for Markdown and the Format Bar floating above the keyboard, Archimedes makes formatting and structuring documents elegant and easy. MATH MODE + AUTOCOMPLETE In Math Mode, Archimedes lets you write mathematics in a subset of LaTeX, making it an approachable LaTeX editor. Just enter $$ to get started. Over 700 intuitive commands, such as \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}, help you produce stunning mathematical output. Archimedes even autocompletes commands and intelligently matches closing braces, brackets, and parenthesis as you type. MAGIC TYPE Just getting started with LaTeX syntax? Don't know the code for the asymptotically equal symbol? Just draw it! Archimedes will recognize the symbol and insert the corresponding code for you. LIVE PREVIEW As you work, a beautifully-typeset live preview of your document is always visible. You can even select a custom theme, and Dark Mode is fully supported. Themes come with various font faces. MATH LIBRARY Browse the math library to see all available LaTeX commands and their previews in one place. NAVIGATOR Working on a long document? Use the Navigator to pull up a table of contents and quickly jump between sections. IMAGES Insert images from your Photos library, via the Document Camera, or by drawing sketches right inside the document. DOCUMENT SYNC Archimedes is the only app of its kind that supports syncing documents via iCloud with its Mac counterpart. SHARING Share your work with the rest of the world via email, iMessage, AirDrop, and more. Export documents to the Files app in PDF or HTML formats. You can even print with AirPrint. SEARCH Use the Find bar to quickly find text in any document. STATISTICS View the character count, word count, and reading time as you work. MATH SNIPPET EDITOR Quickly typeset mathematical expressions and copy the rendered result as a vector image for use in apps like Keynote. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Take advantage of Magic Keyboard and keyboard shortcuts to quickly navigate the app.

About

Overwrite

Features
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Overwrite is the ultimate minimalist workspace for developers, writers, and students with offline-first LaTeX and Markdown document editing. Ditch the bloat. Overwrite combines a distraction-free environment with high-performance editing tools. Whether you’re drafting notes in Markdown, writing mathematical equations in LaTeX, or testing JavaScript and Dart scripts, Overwrite handles it all natively and 100% offline. Designed to look stunning on both iPhone and iPad, the app features a responsive layout, a customizable monospaced interface, and a custom keyboard accessory bar to make editing on the go effortless. KEY FEATURES: 1. Rich Markdown Workspace (WYSIWYG) Draft beautiful documentation, prose, or journals. Live rendering hides formatting syntax markers unless you are editing the line (Notion-style). Format quickly with an interactive slash command (/) menu and floating selection toolbars. 2. Advanced LaTeX & Math Workspace Render complex math formulas, matrices, and equations instantly (powered offline by MathJax). Tablet Optimization: Work efficiently on iPad with a dual-pane side-by-side view (edit on the left, live preview on the right). Accessory Bar: Type faster using a dedicated keyboard accessory bar for commonly used special symbols (\, { }, \frac, \sqrt, \pi, etc.). Seamlessly wrap selected text inside equations or bracket formats with a single tap. 3. PDF Export & Offline Sync Export your Markdown and LaTeX files directly to PDF with clean, premium typography. Uses high-quality fonts (Inter and Source Code Pro) offline, with online fallback for emoji support (Noto Color Emoji). Auto-save debouncing keeps your drafts synchronized and secure on local storage. 4. Offline Code Editor Edit Java, Javascript, Python or Dart Code complete with full syntax highlighting and auto completion in a VS Code style editor. Unlock your productivity. Simplify your writing and coding workflow with Overwrite.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Overwrite at none against Archimedes Editor's 1. Overwrite also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Archimedes Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Archimedes Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Overwrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archimedes Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, Overwrite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Archimedes Editor versus Overwrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchimedes EditorOverwrite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurnace Creek Software LLCStefan Muke

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Archimedes Editor

One-time1
  • Pro: One Time Purchase$9.99
None

Overwrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Archimedes Editor free?
Archimedes Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overwrite free?
Overwrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Archimedes Editor or Overwrite have ads?
Neither Archimedes Editor nor Overwrite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Archimedes Editor or Overwrite?
Archimedes Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Overwrite every 3 months. Most recently, Archimedes Editor was updated on September 19, 2026 and Overwrite on October 20, 2026.

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